Bank Clerk 2023: Notification, Exam Date, Vacancy, Syllabus, Eligibility

By : Akash Mishra

Updated : Feb 2, 2023, 18:46

Bank Clerk 2023 exam notification has been released for Clerk posts in various banks. You can check the Bank Clerk exams dates, syllabus, salary, eligibility, vacancies, and more current updates on various clerical exams below.

In 2023, banks have massive customer data and services, thus they require some eligible candidates who clear bank clerk exams. Once they are selected, candidates are trained in different verticals like accountant, cashier, teller, etc. This role is responsible for managing and guiding customers' services according to the work requirement of different banks whether those are private banks or government banks.

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Bank Clerk Exam Date 2023

A Bank Clerk is a clerical post that plays an important role in providing the best customer services to the existing customers and new customers of the bank according to the job position and role. Check out the important dates for Bank Clerk Exams here-

Sr. No.Bank Post NameExam Date
1SBI Clerk Exam (Prelims)To be notified
2SBI Clerk Mains Exam DateTo be notified
3IBPS Clerk Exam (Prelims)To be notified
4IBPS Clerk Mains Exam DateTo be notified
5IBPS RRB Clerk (Prelims)To be notified
6IBPS RRB Clerk (Mains)To be notified

What is Bank Clerk Salary?

The Basic Pay of a Bank Clerk is ₹11765 /- and Gross Salary is ₹ 19589.87/-. The bank clerk salary is almost the same in private and government banks but allowances may vary according to the organization. The banks which recruit through IBPS can have different allowance structures as compared to SBI or other public banks.

Moreover, the salary is slightly higher in metropolitan cities as compared to rural areas. The salary of the bank clerks was revised after the 7th pay commission came into existence. Below is the Salary Grade detail for a Bank Clerk:

Salary Distribution

Population Above 4.5 Million (Urban Area)

Population Below 4.5 Million (Rural Area)

Basic Pay

Rs. 11765/-

Rs. 11765/-

Special Allowance

Rs. 911.79/-

Rs. 911.79/-

DA

Rs. 5311.58/-

Rs. 5311.58/-

CCA

Rs. 0/-

Rs. 0/-

Transport Allowance

Rs. 425/-

Rs. 425/-

Total (without HRA)

Rs. 18413.37/-

Rs. 18413.37/-

HRA

Rs. 1176.5/-

Rs. 1058.85/-

Gross with HRA

Rs. 19589.87/-

Rs. 19472.22/-

Where,

  • DA - Dearness allowances
  • CCA - City Compensatory Allowance
  • TA - Transport Allowance
  • HRA - House Rent Allowance

Check- IBPS Clerk Salary and SBI Clerk Salary.

Bank Clerk Vacancy

The bank clerk vacancy is issued yearly by different banks according to the availability of the seats and future requirements. In the Govt. and private banks, the vacancies may differ. There were a total of 7883 vacancies issued for the post of IBPS clerk in the 2021-22 recruitment process. Last year, SBI has released 9086 vacancies for the clerk post.

Check- SBI Clerk Vacancy

Check- IBPS Clerk Vacancy

Bank Clerk Job Profile

Candidates must be well-versed in bank clerk jobs and responsibilities in any bank. The bank clerk is an entry-level position for a candidate of a private/public bank where he/she has to take care of all tasks and manage without any hassle. Below are the bank clerk jobs and responsibilities in an organization:

  1. A bank clerk ensures compliance with KYC guidelines by RBI to prevent data breaches.
  2. A bank clerk manages and takes care of the customer's data and services.
  3. A clerk handles customers' requirements during the passing of cheques, customer data updates, and withdrawing slips in a bank.
  4. He/she maintains customers' accounts and updates them whenever it’s required.
  5. They provide notifications about the schemes issued by the banks to their customers.
  6. They help in directing customers to bank-related facilities like opening accounts, Passbook updates, applying for a loan, integrating accounts through net banking, credit card/debit card issue, etc.

Check also: IBPS Clerk Job Profile and SBI Clerk Job Profile

Bank Clerk Exam

In order to join the post of Clerical Cadre in various banks, there are two phases of exams that a candidate has to clear. These are the Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam. It’s mandatory for a candidate to clear both exams to be eligible for the clerical position. Once both phases of exams are cleared, a merit list is issued based on marks obtained by a candidate. The candidates who have got the merit list will be eligible for the bank clerk post.

Check- IBPS Clerk Exam and SBI Clerk Exam

Bank Clerk Syllabus

The bank clerk syllabus is divided into two exams; Preliminary and Mains exams respectively. The syllabus is a little different for both preliminary exams and mains exams. Below is the structure for the bank clerk exam syllabus along with the subjects:

Sr. No.

Exam

Name of Subject

1

Preliminary Exam

Reasoning

English Language

Numerical Ability

2

Mains Exam

Reasoning and Computer Aptitude

General/Financial Awareness

Quantitative Aptitude

English Language

Check- IBPS Clerk Prelims Syllabus

Check- SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus & Prelims Syllabus

Bank Clerk Eligibility Criteria

The bank clerk eligibility criteria guide you on whether you are eligible for the job application or not. Following are the eligibility criteria for the Bank clerk job that you must know.

  1. Age Limit for Bank Clerk – The age must be a minimum of 20 Years and a maximum of 28 years old to apply for this post.
  2. Age Relaxation – There are 5 years of age relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years of age relaxation for the OBC category. For Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen, the Actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) is subject to a max. age of 50 years.
  3. Education Qualification Eligibility - The candidate should have graduated from government recognized university. Only the valid mark sheet will be considered. They should be proficient in the official language of the State. Moreover, a candidate should be able to operate the computer and basic operations on it.
  4. Nationality/ Citizenship - Citizenship of India required or A subject of Nepal / Bhutan or the Tibetan Refugee who shifted to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Check also: SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria and IBPS Clerk Eligibility

Bank Clerk Exam Preparation

For the preparation of the bank clerk paper, a candidate must ensure the latest pattern and syllabus of the exam because the syllabus covers the latest general knowledge news and tricks to solve the different types of questions. All this is done through various resources like books, guides, and test series. Then a candidate can select the right resource for his/her study.

Check- Bank Clerk Test Series

Why Bank Recruit Clerks?

Almost all banks (Govt. banks and Private banks) recruit candidates every year for clerical positions according to their skills and eligibility. Banks are the backbone of the country’s economy, thus they require some of the prospective candidates who construct the strongest communication among the bank organization and customers.

A bank clerk job is a primary approach for a candidate to reach the next level who is wishing to become a banker. At a glance, below is the Bank clerk’s domain of work:

  • Interest clerk
  • Loan clerk
  • Statement clerk
  • Exchange clerks
  • Security clerk
  • Book Keeping Clerk

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FAQs on Bank Clerk

Q.1 What is Bank Clerk?

A Bank Clerk is a clerical post that plays an important role in providing the best customer services to the existing customers and new customers of the bank according to the job position and role.

Q.2 What is the eligibility criteria for Bank Clerk?

To become a bank clerk a candidate should have graduated from government recognized university. They should be proficient in the official language of the State. Moreover, a candidate should be able to operate the computer and basic operations on it.

Q.3 What is Bank Clerk Salary?

The Basic Pay of a Bank Clerk is ₹11765 /- and Gross Salary is ₹ 19589.87/-. The bank clerk salary is almost the same in private and government banks but allowances may vary according to the organization.

Q.4 How to qualify Bank Clerk Exam?

In order to join the post of Clerical Cadre in various banks, there are two phases of exams that a candidate has to clear. These are the Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam. The candidates who have got the merit list will be eligible for the bank clerk post.